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Lake · Indian Heaven Wilderness

Dee Lake

0.9 mi round trip245 ft gainEasyDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.

Indian Heaven Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance0.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain245 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,298 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Dee Lake is a lake reached by a 0.9-mile round trip from Thomas Lake Trailhead. The route follows Thomas Lake Trail #111 to the shore.

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What you need

Parking and passes

Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).

Buy a Northwest Forest Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Thomas Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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